raising

[ rey-zing ]

noun

, Linguistics.

1. a rule of transformational grammar that shifts the subject or object of an embedded clause into the subject or object position of the main clause, as in the derivation of The suspect appears to be innocent from It appears that the suspect is innocent.

raising

/ ˈreɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. transformational grammar a rule that moves a constituent from an embedded clause into the main clause See also subject-raising negative-raising

Other Words From

• self-raising adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raising¹

raise + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

There’s also a toddler in this ramshackle flat, so be sure to table your judgment about youth raising children from multiple partners.

From Los Angeles Times

Stephen Kinnnock, Minister for Care, thanked Mr Webb for raising the issue.

From BBC

Others are raising additional questions about the city’s approach.

From Los Angeles Times

But other ministers believe the chancellor is in danger of undermining Labour’s relations with rural Britain while raising a relatively small amount of money.

From BBC

Out and About Community Transport makes about 200,000 journeys annually, taking vulnerable passengers to appointments and the shops - it is raising serious concerns about the state of the roads.

From BBC

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